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Luise married guitarist [[Alvino Rey]], and they appeared with him in a series of hit songs. At the peak of their success, they also appeared in a number of [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood]] features in the 1940s. During [[World War II]], they appeared regularly on [[Kay Kyser]]'s radio series. In 1965, they began hosting their own [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] television network show, [[The King Family Show]], which featured family members such as Alyce's sons--[[Ric de Azevedo]], [[Lex de Azevedo]], [[Cam Clarke]]--as well as other talent. The show ran until 1969. |
Luise married guitarist [[Alvino Rey]], and they appeared with him in a series of hit songs. At the peak of their success, they also appeared in a number of [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood]] features in the 1940s. During [[World War II]], they appeared regularly on [[Kay Kyser]]'s radio series. In 1965, they began hosting their own [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] television network show, [[The King Family Show]], which featured family members such as Alyce's sons--[[Ric de Azevedo]], [[Lex de Azevedo]], [[Cam Clarke]]--as well as other talent. The show ran until 1969. |
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Luise King {Rey} died on August 4th 1997 from cancer, the year of her 60th wedding anniversary to Alvino Rey, who lived to the |
Luise King {Rey} died on August 4th 1997 from cancer, the year of her 60th wedding anniversary to Alvino Rey, who lived to the ripe old age of 95 and died February 24th 2004. |
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Alyce King {Clarke} died on August 23rd 1996 from respiratory problems. |
Alyce King {Clarke} died on August 23rd 1996 from respiratory problems. |
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Revision as of 20:17, 3 September 2007
The King Sisters were a big-band era quartet.
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, the four sisters—Donna, Yvonne, Luise, and Alyce—took their name from their father and vocal trainer, Daddy King Driggs.
Luise married guitarist Alvino Rey, and they appeared with him in a series of hit songs. At the peak of their success, they also appeared in a number of Hollywood features in the 1940s. During World War II, they appeared regularly on Kay Kyser's radio series. In 1965, they began hosting their own ABC television network show, The King Family Show, which featured family members such as Alyce's sons--Ric de Azevedo, Lex de Azevedo, Cam Clarke--as well as other talent. The show ran until 1969.
Luise King {Rey} died on August 4th 1997 from cancer, the year of her 60th wedding anniversary to Alvino Rey, who lived to the ripe old age of 95 and died February 24th 2004.
Alyce King {Clarke} died on August 23rd 1996 from respiratory problems.
Donna King {Conkling} passed away on June 16th 2007, at the age of 88, in Plano, Texas.
Yvonne {Burch} is still alive and well, as at June 2007, and living in Sacramento, California.
More information, including a complete biography, discography, photos and memorabilia about the King Sisters can be found at http://thekingsisters.com
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